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2015โ2020 Ford F-150 12-Inch SYNC3 Screen Upgrade โ OEM Sharp 2K
2015โ2020 Ford F-150 12-Inch SYNC3 Screen Upgrade โ OEM Sharp 2K
Selected factory system: confirm the option above using the guide.
Ford Blue package required. This factory system does not have a reusable SYNC3 APIM. Choose Ford Blue Plug & Play or SYNC4 Ready; the required programmed module and conversion hardware add $200.
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APIM CASHBACK
Get up to $150 back
Working SYNC3 navigation APIM: $150. Working SYNC3 non-navigation APIM: $100. No SYNC/base-radio hardware, SYNC1 modules, and SYNC2 modules: $0. No SYNC and SYNC1 include the programmed SYNC3 APIM plus a dedicated power harness and add $200; SYNC2 includes the required programmed APIM and adds $150.
This factory system has no reusable SYNC3 APIM. A Ford Blue package with the programmed module and conversion hardware adds $200; no APIM trade-in credit applies.
Cashback eligibility and timing
Cashback is issued to the original payment method only after the returned APIM passes inspection. Non-working, water-damaged, corroded, opened, connector-damaged, or incomplete modules receive $0. We provide a prepaid return label. Approved cashback is issued within 30 days after InCarElectronic receives the returned APIM and confirms eligibility. The estimated amount shown here does not reduce the checkout price and is not a guaranteed refund.
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Ford SYNC3 12-Inch Upgrade
Upgrade your 2015โ2020 Ford F-150 to a genuine Sharp LS12M05 12-inch 1920 ร 1200 display while retaining Ford vehicle integration. Select Ford Blue Plug & Play for the prepared APIM and Ford Blue interface, or choose SYNC4 Ready to keep a future module-only SYNC4 path open.
Why this kit
- Genuine Sharp LS12M05 12-inch 1920 ร 1200 display
- Ford Blue Plug & Play package with prepared APIM
- Protected plastic HVAC electronics enclosure
- InCarElectronic-designed display conversion module
- New-style vent assembly and factory-style upper dash tray clip locations
- Easy DIY installation: typically 1โ2 hours, no wire cutting
What is included
Sharp display, model-specific bezel and trim, new-style vents, HVAC control board with protective enclosure, display conversion module, vehicle-specific wiring/video adapters, brackets, clips, mounting hardware, and installation support. Ford Blue packages include the required prepared APIM where applicable.
Compatibility
2015โ2020 Ford F-150. Supported original systems: No SYNC/Base radio, SYNC1, SYNC2, or SYNC3. Choose Black, Silver, or Chrome Grey plus Full Center Console or Front Jump Seat. Front Jump Seat requires a different lower trim piece and adds $250.
Future SYNC4 path
With SYNC4 Ready, drive on SYNC3 today and later purchase only the compatible SYNC4 APIM. The Sharp display, bezel, HVAC controls, vents, brackets, and supporting upgrade hardware stay in place. Need SYNC4 now? See the complete OEM Ford 12-inch SYNC4 upgrade, starting from $1,799.
APIM cashback
Eligible original factory SYNC3 APIMs can receive $150 with navigation or $100 without navigation after inspection. A prepaid return label is provided; approved cashback is issued to the original payment method within 30 days after receipt and confirmation.
HEAD-TO-HEAD VALUE
What the extra value buys
Compare the parts that affect display quality, Ford integration, installation, protection, and the future upgrade pathโnot just screen size.
| Comparison point | InCarElectronic Ford 12-inch upgrade | Typical Lincoln-style kit* |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Genuine Sharp LS12M0512-inch ยท 1920 ร 1200 | Panel source not identifiedNo equivalent Sharp part number published |
| Interface | Ford Blue availableProgrammed APIM included in Ford Blue packages | Lincoln-style gold themeFord Blue requires a different programmed APIM |
| First startup | One-time guided startupPreconfigured flow with no repeated unplug/reconnect procedure | Repeated connection steps reportedInitial troubleshooting may require unplugging and reconnecting the system |
| Startup logo | Automatic Ford startup logoIncluded with the Ford Blue Plug & Play packages | Lincoln/Navigator identity may remainA Navigator splash screen has been reported by an owner |
| HVAC electronics | Dedicated plastic enclosurePurpose-built separation around the HVAC board | Metal rear cover designTape insulation used in the compared design |
| Vents and trim | New-style integrated ventsNo exposed screw fastening on the vent face | Screw-fastened designDifferent vent and trim construction |
| Upper dash tray | Integrated factory-style clip locationsTray locks into designed retention points for a secure, rattle-resistant fit | No tray clip locations reported by ownersLoose/rattling tray and tape or trim-modification workarounds have been reported |
| Vehicle fitment | Model-specific Plug & PlayF-150, Super Duty, and Expedition product paths | Listing-specific coverageConfirm model, year, console, and trim availability |
| Super Duty availability | F-250/F-350 kits in stockCurrent launch inventory for supported Super Duty configurations | Trim-part delay reportedAn F-350 owner reported waiting nearly two months for a missing bezel |
| DIY installation | Easy ยท 2/5Typical 1โ2 hours ยท no wire cutting | Varies by kitConfirm wiring, programming, and trim work required |
| Transit damage | Verified shipping damage = new replacementSend evidence of transit damage and we ship a new replacement kit | No equivalent promise statedConfirm transit-damage remedy before ordering |
| Future SYNC4 path | Module-only path when SYNC4 Ready is selectedKeep the screen-side kit and later add a compatible SYNC4 APIM | No equivalent path statedConfirm whether the full kit must be replaced |
*Based on the Lincoln-style kit design, current published information, and owner fitment/startup reports reviewed by InCarElectronic. Inventory and competing products may change; verify current specifications. Transit-damage replacement requires evidence and confirmation by InCarElectronic.

